Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Ahhh, that feels better & Boston Prep!

I tried to explain to my students today (who are 5-7 years old) that I will be running in the BOSTON MARATHON on Monday!!! After a few blank stares and glazed eyes one little girl said super calmly, "Will you win Ms. Callaghan?" (sigh), LOL.

Getting Ready for Boston!Typing that line just made me smile...like real big. :D

So when I was sick yesterday, I found myself feeling quite unproductive. :S I decided that if I just put a couple of things into a suitcase I'd feel better.

It worked!

In the above photo, you can see my new handy dandy iPhone carrier belt. I don't actually think that's the fancy name for it, but that's what I named it. I know what you're thinking: "There's no way an iPhone can fit into that little pocket!" Yep. That's what I thought too. But it flexes out to fit it just snug. After last year's race, I decided that next year I'd definitely run with my phone. Not just for safety reasons either: think of all the cool shots I can take in the Athlete's Village and in the finishing chute!!!

Don't forget that you can track me on Marathon Monday using the BAA's Athlete Tracker. I'm in Wave 2 with a start time of 10:25 a.m. Boston time, 11:25 Nova Scotia time and 11:55 Newfoundland time. Here's my bib number. #17520!!!! Just go to The Boston Marathon Site and plug in my digits and then hit track runner. I think a little green + sign pops up or something. You can also sign up for the AT & T auto text messaging service if you're a die hard GGR fan. ;) This will allow you to receive text alerts after I cross each distance marker along the course. Oh yeah, that's pretty darn cool!

You know you have awesome friends when they lend you their socks (just in case) AND they feed you when you go to pick them up! Thanks Heidi! FYI: this fancy bread was A-mazing!!!!

Yep....these pants are my throw-a-ways to keep me warm in the Athlete's Village before start time. I painted my nails purple last year for a race and then forgot the cap was off. Oops!

I know my sneaks are pretty new, but I had to keep up the tradition:

My Runner Passport!

Some fuel for the run:

And of course:

I'm sure no matter where you were today you were reminded that it was the one year anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings. I experienced so many feelings on Monday, April 15, 2013 that I never thought I'd have in my life. I am so grateful to be returning to Boston to run the race they way it was meant to be run.

There are several things I'm looking forward to this year. I'm super duper excited to finally get to meet Hal Higdon in person! Myself along with the 74 other runners featured in the Boston Bombings Book 4:09:43 by Hal Higdon are invited to a dinner gathering with him on the Saturday evening before the race. Psyched!!!

Kara Goucher said she will be at the expo so I'm totally hoping to have an opportunity to meet her all crazed-fan-like.

Matt's running the Boston 5k on Saturday as a tune up for his upcoming Marathon this May! Wish him luck!!!

Okay, I'm off to bed now. Thanks so much for popping by for a visit this evening! I'm really hoping to get another post in before I leave on Friday. Hoping!

33 comments:

This all made me smile! I did not know you were featured in a book! That is awesome you get to meet Hal. :) I am going to the Expo on Sunday so not sure if I will see anyone. I love Kara, I think she is so cool. Love the purple nail polish pants!!!

Hey, yes you should check it out! I was sent a copy of it in draft format that was autographed---that was pretty cool! You'll probably see many cool people on Sunday....that's when I saw Ryan hall last year!

Oh hey did you see that we can bring a yoga mat or a towel to Athletes' Village? There was an info graphic to click on in an email I got today. I am happy because I was worried about where to sit and stuff...

Glad you are feeling better! I think it's funny what kids say about races! When I ran my race at WDW the kids asked if I won. I don't think they realize their is a gazillion other people running and that it's not like P.E class! I Love what you did with your shoes! I will be stealing that idea! We'll be tracking you for sure! Best of luck!

My friend is running Boston for the 4th time on Monday. She ran last year too - I'm glad she is going again this year! We tracked her at work and made announcements through out the day (we are teachers too). We even had a board in the gym with her splits. Even though the later afternoon was not the greatest (I was the first to find out about the bombings and yeah..not a great afternoon) - but I am still looking forward to Boston Marathon Monday where I cheer on everyone running and have the live stream up for everyone to watch. GOOD LUCK!!!

glad you liked the croissant, they are so so good! I'm so excited for you to run Boston and please, please please try to meet Kara and tell her I say Hi (hahaha) We'll be cheering you on from Timberlea:) xo

Well yesterday was a fantastic day all around, especially for a Team Relay! Last year I was so bummed out around this time because of the ...

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